Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Boulder Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Boulder Opal and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Boulder Opal is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.